Report

Individuals who have been incarcerated face many challenges when seeking to reenter the job market after their release from prison. This report outlines and evaluates the results of the Center for Employment Opportunity program in assisting former prisoners at improving their job prospects and reducing the likelihood they will return to prison.

January 1, 2012

In This Report, You’ll Learn

  1. 1

    An overview of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) program.

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    The program's impact on employment and recidivism rates.

  3. 3

    How the cost of CEO compared to the program benefits.

  4. 4

    What the program results tell us.

Key Takeaway

Transitional job programs may provide help and hope to former prisoners

The findings of the CEO transitional jobs program show promise in helping former prisoners transition from prison back into their communities. Results of a three-year follow up study indicate that early intervention after release from prison is key to positively impacting individuals’ employment prospects and reducing recidivism rates.

Findings & Stats

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